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Director, Corporate & State Government Affairs – NY, NJ, PA
AstraZeneca. Develop and implement a regional reputation strategy across the greater New York area .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in developing and implementing regional reputation strategies, engaging with stakeholders, and navigating legislative and regulatory processes within the pharmaceutical industry. Proven ability to lead community engagement initiatives and build strategic alliances to enhance corporate visibility and support business objectives.
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Legislative And Regulatory StrategyPublic Speaking SkillsStakeholder EngagementGovernment Affairs ExperiencePharmaceutical Industry Knowledge
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Hard Skills
Legislative AnalysisRegulatory Strategy DevelopmentPublic Affairs Project ManagementNegotiation SkillsAdvocacy Skills
Soft Skills
Interpersonal CommunicationAlliance BuildingCollaboration SkillsWriting Skills
Tools & Technologies
Standard Business Software Applications
Industry Keywords
Pharmaceutical IndustryPublic HealthHealthcare PolicyCommunity EngagementPolitical Processes
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Develop and implement a regional reputation strategy across the greater New York area
- Increase community presence and showcase innovative R&D sites
- Lead therapeutic flagship programs with multiple stakeholders and ensure pull-through with commercial teams
- Build and implement a regional community engagement strategy
- Serve as registered lobbyist for the region and run state-based lobbying campaigns
- Integrate state policy within public and private payers to improve brand accessibility
- Lead early-diagnosis initiatives with public health officials, patient groups, and subject matter experts
- Build relationships with elected officials, governors, executive agencies, trade associations, think tanks, and third-party allies
- Lead policy programming with national political organizations and committees
- Advance sustainability and health equity initiatives
- Participate in PAC grassroots solicitations and organize and attend fundraisers
- Build positive community ecosystems and lead internal workstreams
- Support corporate reputation and US expansion initiatives through community engagement
- Provide leadership on local state-related public policy and legislative strategy
- Align state-related business objectives across commercial, market access, legal, sales, and marketing teams
- Analyze legislative, regulatory, and emerging issues affecting AstraZeneca
- Develop legislative and regulatory strategies supporting brand objectives
- Manage resources, budgets, consultant evaluations, contract lobbyists, and strategic alliance managers
- Assist with PAC education and recruitment
- Link regional efforts with Corporate Affairs brand initiatives
- Coordinate with federal government affairs lobbyists and address regional impacts of the Inflation Reduction Act and other federal mandates
- Build strategies supporting AstraZeneca's business goals and respond to emerging political issues
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's degree is required
- Minimum of 6+ years of experience in pharmaceutical or related industry
- Strong public speaking skills
- Strong negotiation and advocacy skills
- Knowledge of legislative, regulatory, and political processes
- Strong internal stakeholder and alliance building capabilities
- Residence within New York, Pennsylvania, or New Jersey locality; preference being New York state
- Amenable to lobbyists' travel/schedule, including late night, off-hour and weekend responsibilities
- Up to 40% travel is required
- Advanced degree (MA/MS/MPH, JD) is preferred
- 8+ years of experience in government, politics, or government affairs with a minimum of 6 years in the bio-pharmaceutical or related space
- Experienced interpersonal communications, public speaking, and writing skills
- Demonstrated ability to work on large public affairs projects aimed at enhancing corporate visibility with growth and expansion
- Deep knowledge of healthcare industry, especially public and private payers, supply chains, and state/federal political influence on the pharmaceutical business
- Demonstrated experience working collaboratively across sales, market access, medical affairs, and corporate affairs functions
- Highly proficient in standard business software applications
- Demonstrated experience with ally development, public relations, and health care policy
Benefits
Comp & perks- Short-term incentive bonuses
- Equity-based awards for salaried roles
- Qualified retirement programs
- Paid time off (vacation, holiday, and leaves)
- Health coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Collaborative culture with knowledge-sharing and cross-functional opportunities
- Opportunities for innovation, professional growth, and meaningful impact
- Inclusive environment and disability accommodations